One Direction hitmaker Niall Horan has revealed that he's looking for the kind of girl who will challenge him, surprise him and maybe even have a passion for playing music like he does.

The singer has been single for a while now, despite previously being linked to X Factor USA judge Demi Lovato, and explained to The Sunday Life that he just wants a partner who is 'carefree' and easy going:

"A good sense of humour, nice eyes, someone who isn’t too clingy and someone who’s carefree, like me."

"I like someone who likes to have a laugh basically. I like girlie girls but I’d also like someone who would come and watch football with me. It’s also very hot if a girl can play an instrument."

Earlier this week, the Irish heartthrob took time out from his boyband duties and attended his older brother's wedding, but also greeted fans who turned up to watch him enter the church.

Watch footage of the 'Little Things' singer at his brother's wedding here: